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December 19, 2012 9:36 AM

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WOODBURY, CT - DECEMBER 19: Bagged candles spelling the word "hope" are laid on the lawn of the wake for school principal Dawn Hochsprung, December 19, 2012 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Six victims of the Newtown school shooting are being honored at funerals and visitations across the state today for the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

WOODBURY, CT - DECEMBER 19: Bagged candles spelling the word "hope" are laid on the lawn of the wake for school principal Dawn Hochsprung, December 19, 2012 in Woodbury, Connecticut. Six victims of the Newtown ... more

A U.S. flag flies at half-staff in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

A U.S. flag flies at half-staff in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

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A mourner looks out the window at left during the wake for 6-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Benjamin Andrew Wheeler at Trinity Episcopal Church as a U.S. flag flies at half-staff, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. less

A mourner looks out the window at left during the wake for 6-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Benjamin Andrew Wheeler at Trinity Episcopal Church as a U.S. flag flies at half-staff, ... more

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NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 19: Police tape stretches across the front yard of the Lanza residence on December 19, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza reportedly shot his mother Nancy Lanza last Friday before he killed 26 others, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 19: Police tape stretches across the front yard of the Lanza residence on December 19, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza reportedly shot his mother Nancy Lanza last Friday before ... more

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 19: A banner that reads, "God Bless Sandy Hook," stretches across the front door of a home on December 19, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza reportedly shot his mother Nancy Lanza last Friday before he killed 26 others, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 19: A banner that reads, "God Bless Sandy Hook," stretches across the front door of a home on December 19, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza reportedly shot his mother Nancy Lanza ... more

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 19: Police tape stretches across the front yard of the Lanza residence on December 19, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza reportedly shot his mother Nancy Lanza last Friday before he killed 26 others, including 20 children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 19: Police tape stretches across the front yard of the Lanza residence on December 19, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Adam Lanza reportedly shot his mother Nancy Lanza last Friday before ... more

A hearse, center, drives in a procession following funeral services for Charlotte Helen Bacon, one of the students killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last week, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Dec. 14 and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A hearse, center, drives in a procession following funeral services for Charlotte Helen Bacon, one of the students killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last week, at Christ the King Lutheran ... more

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A deputy, center right, is embraced by a woman following funeral services for Charlotte Helen Bacon, one of the students killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14 and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A deputy, center right, is embraced by a woman following funeral services for Charlotte Helen Bacon, one of the students killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, ... more

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Firefighters salute as a hearse passes for the funeral procession to the burial of 7-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Daniel Gerard Barden, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. Barden was killed when Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

Firefighters salute as a hearse passes for the funeral procession to the burial of 7-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Daniel Gerard Barden, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. ... more

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Carly Woodridge (left) and Tom Edelmann listen to the names of shooting victims read aloud during a candlelight Vigil for Peace for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. massacre on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, on the steps of the Main Public Library in downtown St. Louis, Mo. Religious leaders from a variety of faiths gathered with about 200 others at Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church for an interfaith ceremony, which was followed by the reading of names. less

Carly Woodridge (left) and Tom Edelmann listen to the names of shooting victims read aloud during a candlelight Vigil for Peace for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. massacre on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, on the ... more

A man holds a sign while riding on a procession through one of the main streets in Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., during a procession toward St. Rose of Lima parish cemetery before burial services for Daniel Gerard Barden, one of the students killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. The small, quiet town has seen gridlock traffic caused by funeral processions as well as the large number of national and international media covering the aftermath of the shooting. Barden, 7, was killed when the gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into the school, Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A man holds a sign while riding on a procession through one of the main streets in Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., during a procession toward St. Rose of Lima parish cemetery before burial services for ... more

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Julianna Nikodym, 15, (center) and her mother Vicki Swyers (right) listen to the names of shooting victims read aloud during a candlelight Vigil for Peace for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. massacre on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, on the steps of the Main Public Library in downtown St. Louis, Mo. Religious leaders from a variety of faiths gathered with about 200 others at Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church for an interfaith ceremony, which was followed by the reading of names. less

Julianna Nikodym, 15, (center) and her mother Vicki Swyers (right) listen to the names of shooting victims read aloud during a candlelight Vigil for Peace for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. massacre on ... more

Mourners enter past lines of firefighters outside the funeral for Daniel Barden, one of the twenty children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. less

Mourners enter past lines of firefighters outside the funeral for Daniel Barden, one of the twenty children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown on ... more

A hearse crosses the main intersection in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., during a procession toward St. Rose of Lima parish cemetery before burial services for Daniel Gerard Barden, one of the students killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The small, quiet town has seen gridlock traffic caused by funeral processions as well as the large number of national and international media covering the aftermath of the shooting. Barden, 7, was killed when the gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into the school, Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A hearse crosses the main intersection in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., during a procession toward St. Rose of Lima parish cemetery before burial services for Daniel Gerard Barden, one of the ... more

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An attendee protects his candle flame as names of victims are read aloud during a candlelight Vigil for Peace for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. massacre on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, on the steps of the Main Public Library in downtown St. Louis, Mo. Religious leaders from a variety of faiths gathered with about 200 others at Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal Church for an interfaith ceremony, which was followed by the reading of names. less

An attendee protects his candle flame as names of victims are read aloud during a candlelight Vigil for Peace for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. massacre on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, on the steps of the Main ... more

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Kingwood community members gather for a candlelight vigil at Lone Star Community College-Kingwood in Kingwood, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 to show support and pray for the town of Newtown, Conn., and the lives lost in the shooting last Friday. less

Kingwood community members gather for a candlelight vigil at Lone Star Community College-Kingwood in Kingwood, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 to show support and pray for the town of Newtown, Conn., and the ... more

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Peter Muckell, right, talks with reporters after dropping off his daughter, Shannon, 8, at Hawley Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Muckell said last week's mass school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary couldn't have been prevented, and he feels the schools are as safe as they can be. "Is there ever a right day? I mean, you just do it, you know, just get them back to school," said Peter Muckell as he took 8-year-old daughter Shannon, a third-grader, to Hawley Elementary. less

Peter Muckell, right, talks with reporters after dropping off his daughter, Shannon, 8, at Hawley Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Muckell said last week's mass school shooting at Sandy Hook ... more

Peter Muckell, right, talks with reporters after dropping off his daughter, Shannon, 8, at Hawley Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Muckell said last week's mass school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary couldn't have been prevented, and he feels the schools are as safe as they can be. "Is there ever a right day? I mean, you just do it, you know, just get them back to school," said Peter Muckell as he took 8-year-old daughter Shannon, a third-grader, to Hawley Elementary. less

Peter Muckell, right, talks with reporters after dropping off his daughter, Shannon, 8, at Hawley Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Muckell said last week's mass school shooting at Sandy Hook ... more

A hearse leads a funeral procession to St. Rose of Lima Parish Cemetery for the burial of 6-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Jessica Rekos, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

A hearse leads a funeral procession to St. Rose of Lima Parish Cemetery for the burial of 6-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Jessica Rekos, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

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Mourners gather for the wake for 6-year-old Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Charlotte Helen Bacon, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. Bacon was killed when a gunman forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Friday and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children. less

Caleb Saunders, 2, holds a candle close as prayer is said for the 26 lives lost in Newtown, Conn. at a vigil on the court square in uptown Shelby, N.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

Caleb Saunders, 2, holds a candle close as prayer is said for the 26 lives lost in Newtown, Conn. at a vigil on the court square in uptown Shelby, N.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

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Angie Whitworth hugs her son Eli, 10, as prayers are said for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 in Shelby, N.C.

Angie Whitworth hugs her son Eli, 10, as prayers are said for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 in Shelby, N.C.

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From left, Frankie and George Martin hold candles as prayers are said for the victims and family members affected by the Newtown, Conn. school shooting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 on the court square in Shelby, N.C. less

From left, Frankie and George Martin hold candles as prayers are said for the victims and family members affected by the Newtown, Conn. school shooting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 on the court square in Shelby, ... more

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A karate studio holds its first class since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

A karate studio holds its first class since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

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A couple visits a memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

A couple visits a memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

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Candles line a sidewalk memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

Candles line a sidewalk memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

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Glenn Mackbach, 17, of Sudbury, Conn., lights a candle that went out at a memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. Mackbach and his friends have been coming down when they get out of school and work to relight candles at the memorials. less

Glenn Mackbach, 17, of Sudbury, Conn., lights a candle that went out at a memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. Mackbach and his ... more

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Landon Coley, 6, left, with brother Ethan, 9, hold lit candles during the reading of names on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 during a candlelight vigil at Depot Park in Sanford, N.C. in honor of the victims of the recent school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. less

Landon Coley, 6, left, with brother Ethan, 9, hold lit candles during the reading of names on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 during a candlelight vigil at Depot Park in Sanford, N.C. in honor of the victims of the ... more

Glenn Mackbach, 17, of Sudbury, Conn., lights a candle that went out at a memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. Mackbach and his friends have been coming down when they get out of school and work to relight candles at the memorials. less

Glenn Mackbach, 17, of Sudbury, Conn., lights a candle that went out at a memorial in honor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. Mackbach and his ... more

A van with a sign reading "carrying school children" drives through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A van with a sign reading "carrying school children" drives through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school ... more

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The post of a street lamp is decorated for the holidays near a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

The post of a street lamp is decorated for the holidays near a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that ... more

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A man crosses the street on a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A man crosses the street on a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, ... more

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A van with a sign reading "carrying school children", center left, drives behind a police vehicle through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is felt in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A van with a sign reading "carrying school children", center left, drives behind a police vehicle through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is felt in the ... more

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A school bus rides through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen with satellite trucks parked on teh side of the road in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A school bus rides through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen with satellite trucks parked on teh side of the road in the aftermath of the elementary ... more

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A street lamp decorated for the holidays stands as a school bus rides through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A street lamp decorated for the holidays stands as a school bus rides through a main road in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary ... more

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Rosaries are lit by the morning light on a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small town, is increasing in size as the days go on. More funerals are scheduled for Wednesday, as the town continues to mourn its victims. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

Rosaries are lit by the morning light on a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the aftermath ... more

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A man visiting from Michigan takes photos of a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small town, is increasing in size as the days go on. More funerals are scheduled for Wednesday, as the town continues to mourn its victims. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A man visiting from Michigan takes photos of a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the ... more

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Rosaries are lit by the morning light on a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small town, is increasing in size as the days go on. More funerals are scheduled for Wednesday, as the town continues to mourn its victims. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

Rosaries are lit by the morning light on a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the aftermath ... more

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Christmas stockings with the names of shooting victims hang from railing near a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The memorial, which was put up in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small town, is increasing in size as the days go on. More funerals are scheduled for Wednesday, as the town continues to mourn its victims. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

Christmas stockings with the names of shooting victims hang from railing near a makeshift memorial near the town Christmas tree in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The ... more

A couple, bottom left, walks with a dog while a television news crew, top right, works on the balcony of a store in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A couple, bottom left, walks with a dog while a television news crew, top right, works on the balcony of a store in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as media presence is seen in the aftermath of the ... more

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A makeshift television news studio is seen along the Housatonic River in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that shocked the small, quiet town, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. News about the shooting spread quickly across the world, prompting media outlets to set camp in the small town. The gunman, Adam Lanza, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. less

A makeshift television news studio is seen along the Housatonic River in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the strong media presence is seen in the aftermath of the elementary school shooting that ... more

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A Newtown resident who identified himself only as Andrew, holds roses as he visits a memorial for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

A Newtown resident who identified himself only as Andrew, holds roses as he visits a memorial for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Newtown, Conn.

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DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 18: Center, Shawn Marion #0 and the Dallas Mavericks take a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting that took place at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center on December 18, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. less

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 18: Center, Shawn Marion #0 and the Dallas Mavericks take a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting that took place at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut prior ... more

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A sign adorns a memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both age six, four days after 20 children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A sign adorns a memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both ... more

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NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: Volunteer chaplain Jesse Hardy pays respects as a group of mourners pass by on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Wakes were held for numerous victims and funeral services for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both age six, four days after 20 children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: Volunteer chaplain Jesse Hardy pays respects as a group of mourners pass by on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Wakes were held for numerous victims and funeral services ... more

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A mourner places a stuffed animal while visiting a makeshift memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both age six, four days after 20 children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A mourner places a stuffed animal while visiting a makeshift memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday ... more

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A flag hangs over a memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both age six, four days after 20 children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A flag hangs over a memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, ... more

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NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: Rachel Berger (L), and Greta Waag embrace while visiting a makeshift memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both age six, four days after 20 children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: Rachel Berger (L), and Greta Waag embrace while visiting a makeshift memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown ... more

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A mourner places a candle while visiting a makeshift memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for Jessica Rekos and James Mattioli, both age six, four days after 20 children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. less

NEWTOWN, CT - DECEMBER 18: A mourner places a candle while visiting a makeshift memorial for shooting victims on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Funeral services were held in Newtown Tuesday for ... more

Toy cars are seen with candles at a makeshift memorial on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Students in Newtown, excluding Sandy Hook Elementary School, returned to school for the first time since last Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook which took the live of 20 students and 6 adults. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI less

Toy cars are seen with candles at a makeshift memorial on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Students in Newtown, excluding Sandy Hook Elementary School, returned to school for the first time since last ... more

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Students in Newtown, excluding Sandy Hook Elementary School, returned to school for the first time since last Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook which took the live of 20 students and 6 adults. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI less

A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial on December 18, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Students in Newtown, excluding Sandy Hook Elementary School, returned to school for the first time since last ... more

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial on December 18,... Photo-3914843.54114 - Times Union